Drive Organization Success

Whether your job is to analyze, plan, or execute strategies to optimize the way your organization delivers its products and services, the University of Minnesota has the program to help you excel.

Certificates in this Area of Study

  • Applied Data Analysis Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Applied Data Analysis Certificate

    This program equips nonspecialists to analyze, interpret, and communicate data for impactful decisions. Perfect for business, admin, and sales professionals.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Data Analysis Foundations | Mar. 9-April 20, 2026| Wed. 6:00-7:30pm
    • Data Storytelling | Mar. 9-April 20, 2026 | Mon. 12:00-1:30pm
    • Data Interpretation and Application | May 11-June 21, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30pm
    $3,735 | 9.0 CEUS | 90 Contact Hours
  • Budget and Financial Management Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Budget and Financial Management Certificate

    Enhance your budgeting and financial planning skills with a program designed for managers, business professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to drive success.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Budget Management | March 2-29, 2026 | Wed. 12:00-1:30pm
    • Financial Forecasting and Modeling | April 20-May 17, 2026 | Wed. 12:00–1:30pm
    • Finance Fundamentals | May 11-June 7, 2026 | Thur. 6:00-7:30pm
    $2,580 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 Contact Hours
  • Business Analysis Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Business Analysis Certificate

    Hone your skills to document business requirements and translate them into functional design as the main liaison between business and IT departments.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Introduction to Business Analysis | Feb. 10-11, 2026
    • The Kanban Method | Feb. 18-19, 2026
    • Identifying Opportunities: Strategic Analysis, Building Business Case and Solution Scoping | Feb. 24-25, 2026
    $4,730–$4,780 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours
  • Business Process Improvement Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Business Process Improvement Certificate

    Reduce costs, shorten service/cycle time, enhance customer value, and maintain high quality with this BPI skill set.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Process Mapping and Analysis | Feb. 24-26, 2026
    • Measuring and Improving Work Processes | Mar. 31-Apr. 2, 2026
    • Process Innovation | April 28-30, 2026
    $4,140 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours
  • Marketing Management Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Marketing Management Certificate

    Develop marketing strategy, optimize digital campaigns, and use analytics to drive results. Online courses focused on real-world skills and career growth.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Marketing Strategy Management and Execution | Mar. 16-Apr. 26, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm
    • Marketing Operations Management | May 11-Jun. 28, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm
    • Brand Management and Content Strategy | Jul. 13-Aug. 23, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm
    $4,500 | 12 CEUs | 120 Contact Hours
  • Organization Development Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Organization Development Certificate

    Reach organizational goals while improving both performance and people as a leader and change agent.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management | Feb . 17-19, 2026
    • Fundamentals of Organization Development | Mar. 3-5, 2026
    • ExperienceChange™ Simulation | Mar. 26-27, 2026
    $4,180 | 5.4 CEUs | 54 contact hours
  • Project Management Certificate - Professional Development tile
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    Project Management Certificate

    Lay a solid foundation of knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to be an effective project manager.

    Upcoming courses:
    • Negotiate for Agreement | Feb. 10-11, 2026
    • Project Planning | Feb. 18-20, 2026
    • The Kanban Method | Feb. 18-19, 2026
    $4,750–$4,860 | 6.0 CEUS | 60 Contact Hours

Courses in this Area of Study

  • AI for Productivity - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    AI for Productivity

    Build your own AI-enhanced productivity system tailored to your professional goals.
    Next start date:
    • April 13-May 24, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1245.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Analyzing and Modeling Requirements - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Analyzing and Modeling Requirements

    Gain techniques for modeling and analyzing requirements.
    Next start date:
    • April 7-9, 2026 | Online
    $940.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Brand Management and Content Strategy - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Brand Management and Content Strategy

    Craft content and presentations that clearly communicate brand value and influence key decision-makers.
    Next start date:
    • Jul. 13-Aug. 23, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1125.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Budget Management - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Budget Management

    Learn how to build, manage, and adjust budgets that keep financial goals on track
    Next start date:
    • March 2-29, 2026 | Wed. 12:00-1:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $860.00 | 20.0 hours
  • Business Analysis Planning and Estimating - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Business Analysis Planning and Estimating

    Put it all together.
    Next start date:
    • May 12-13, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Collaborating for Success: Stakeholder Analysis and Eliciting Requirements - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Collaborating for Success: Stakeholder Analysis and Eliciting Requirements

    Identify, analyze, and manage stakeholders’ expertise early within a project initiative.
    Next start date:
    • Mar. 10-12, 2026 | Online
    $940.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Communicating Across Cultures - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Communicating Across Cultures

    Communicate effectively on cross-cultural teams.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 10-11, 2026 | Online
    • June 9-10, 2026 | Online
    $480.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Data Analysis Foundations - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Data Analysis Foundations

    This course provides a comprehensive foundation in data analysis, equipping you with the essential skills to unlock the power of your data.
    Next start date:
    • Mar. 9-April 20, 2026| Wed. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1245.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Data Interpretation and Application - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Data Interpretation and Application

    Translate data analysis into actionable insights that drive decision-making.
    Next start date:
    • May 11-June 21, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1245.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Data Storytelling - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Data Storytelling

    Craft compelling data stories that resonate with your audience and drive meaningful action.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 9-April 20, 2026 | Mon. 12:00-1:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    • July 6-Aug. 16, 2026 | Mon. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1245.00 | 30.0 hours
  • ExperienceChange™ Simulation - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    ExperienceChange™ Simulation

    Participate in the challenge of real-world change in an organization in this dynamic team driven simulation.

    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 26-27, 2026 | Online
    • June 16-17, 2026 | Online
    $620.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Finance Fundamentals - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Finance Fundamentals

    Build the financial fluency needed to contribute confidently to strategy, budgeting, and business planning.
    Next start date:
    • May 11-June 7, 2026 | Thur. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $860.00 | 20.0 hours
  • Financial Forecasting and Modeling - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Financial Forecasting and Modeling

    Build the practical skills and tools needed to confidently forecast financial performance and support smart, strategic planning.
    Next start date:
    • April 20-May 17, 2026 | Wed. 12:00–1:30pm | Instructor Led Online
    $860.00 | 20.0 hours
  • Fundamentals of Organization Development - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Fundamentals of Organization Development

    Adapt your organization’s changing technologies, markets, and challenges.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 3-5, 2026 | Online
    • June 23-25, 2026 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Identifying Opportunities: Strategic Analysis, Building Business Case and Solution Scoping - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Identifying Opportunities: Strategic Analysis, Building Business Case and Solution Scoping

    Bring strategy and scope into business analysis.
    Next start date:
    • Feb. 24-25, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Implementing Process Change - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Implementing Process Change

    Guide the adoption of a process change.
    Next start date:
    • May 19-21, 2026 | Online
    $1035.00 | 12.0 hours
  • In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    In-Depth Coaching: Lead Individual Change Interventions

    Coach individuals to peak performance.
    Next start date:
    • Apr. 22-24, 2026 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Introduction to Agile - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Introduction to Agile

    Learn the Agile values, principles, and practices in an interactive setting.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 5-6, 2026 | Online
    • June 4-5, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Introduction to Business Analysis - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Learn the groundwork of business analysis.
    Next start date:
    • Feb. 10-11, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Lead Successful Team Intervention Strategies

    Select, design, and facilitate team interventions.
    Next start date:
    • May 20-22, 2026 | Online
    $920.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Marketing Analytics and Strategic Applications - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Marketing Analytics and Strategic Applications

    Evaluate marketing data and campaign performance to guide decisions and explore techniques to enhance strategy.
    Next start date:
    • Sept. 14-Oct. 25, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1125.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Marketing Operations Management - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Marketing Operations Management

    Explore how efficient operations support marketing strategy and drive organizational success.
    Next start date:
    • May 11-Jun. 28, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1125.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Marketing Strategy Management and Execution - Professional Development course tile
    Multiweek Course

    Marketing Strategy Management and Execution

    Use strategic frameworks to plan, execute, and measure effective marketing initiatives.
    Next start date:
    • Mar. 16-Apr. 26, 2026 | Wed. 6:00–7:00pm | Instructor Led Online
    $1125.00 | 30.0 hours
  • Measuring and Improving Work Processes - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Measuring and Improving Work Processes

    Uncover opportunities for improvement in your processes.
    Next start date:
    • Mar. 31-Apr. 2, 2026 | Online
    $1035.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Modern Requirements Communication, Documentation and Validation - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Modern Requirements Communication, Documentation and Validation

    Become an expert in requirements.
    Next start date:
    • April 21-23, 2026 | Online
    $940.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Negotiate for Agreement - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Negotiate for Agreement

    Achieve mutually satisfying agreements.
    Next start dates:
    • Feb. 10-11, 2026 | Online | Waitlist
    • Mar. 19-20, 2026 | Online
    • June 23-24, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Process Innovation - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Process Innovation

    Improve your organization by innovating processes.
    Next start date:
    • April 28-30, 2026 | Online
    $1035.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Process Mapping and Analysis - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Process Mapping and Analysis

    Learn process mapping and how to review processes for improvement.
    Next start date:
    • Feb. 24-26, 2026 | Online
    $1035.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control

    Run a successful project.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 3-4, 2026 | Online
    • April 16-17, 2026 | Online
    • April 28-29, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Project Initiation - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Initiation

    Begin your projects with a focus on success.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 17-18, 2026 | Online
    • April 14-15, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Project Leadership - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Leadership

    Discover strategies for molding and motivating your project team.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 19-20, 2026 | Online
    • May 12-13, 2026 | Online
    • May 28-29, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Project Management and Chaos Theory - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Management and Chaos Theory

    Minimize and navigate risks in projects.
    Next start dates:
    • April 16-17, 2026 | Online
    • April 30-May 1, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Project Management Foundations - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Management Foundations

    Learn the basics of project management.
    Next start dates:
    • Feb. 25-26, 2026 | Online
    • April 2-3, 2026 | Online
    • June 10-11, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Project Planning - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Planning

    Build an effective project management plan.
    Next start dates:
    • Feb. 18-20, 2026 | Online
    • April 7-9, 2026 | Online
    • April 22-24, 2026 | Online
    $940.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Project Risk Management - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Project Risk Management

    Manage project risk successfully.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 12-13, 2026 | Online
    • April 30-May 1, 2026 | Online
    • May 14-15, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Strategic and Mindful Communications - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Strategic and Mindful Communications

    Achieve your professional objectives through strategic, mindful, and nimble communication that builds trust and fosters productive collaboration.
    Next start date:
    • May 5-6, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Successfully Lead Enterprise-Wide Change Management

    Manage large-scale change.
    Next start dates:
    • Feb . 17-19, 2026 | Online
    • June 3-5, 2026 | Online
    $880.00 | 12.0 hours
  • Technical Writing - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    Technical Writing

    Produce powerful content and clear writing.
    Next start dates:
    • Mar. 24-25, 2026 | Online
    • June 2-3, 2026 | Online
    $440.00 | 6.0 hours
  • The Kanban Method - Professional Development course tile
    Short Course

    The Kanban Method

    Understand and manage risk in the delivery of services using the kanban method. 
    Next start dates:
    • Feb. 18-19, 2026 | Online
    • May 26-27, 2026 | Online
    $490.00 | 6.0 hours

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